Mahatma Gandhi’s statue unveiled: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday unveiled Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Japan, highlighting Gandhi’s eternal message. Jaishankar said that Gandhi’s message is still important today that solutions are not found on the battlefield and no era should be an era of war. India’s Ambassador to Japan Sibi George was also present on the occasion. Jaishankar is currently in Japan from Laos for the meeting of foreign ministers of ‘Quad’ countries.
Relevance and inclusiveness in today’s world
Gandhi’s message: Emphasizing the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s message, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said that in today’s era of conflict, tension, and polarization, Gandhi’s message is very important that solutions are not found on the battlefield and no era should be an era of war. Gandhi’s second message was related to sustainability, climate adaptation, and green growth and he was a major proponent of sustainable development. His message should be adopted not only for governments but also for individual lives. Gandhi’s concept of inclusiveness is still relevant in India and the world today.
Gandhi’s statue in Edogawa Ward: Reviewing the significance of a global icon
Gandhi’s statue in Edogawa Ward: Discussing the decision to install Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Edogawa Ward, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said that Gandhi is not only the Father of the Nation of India but a global icon. He explained the significance of this statue for three key reasons: first, Gandhi’s achievements have become more relevant over time second, the message of his life and work is timeless and remains relevant today. Jaishankar pointed out that the values taught by Gandhi were important then and remain important today.
Started my visit to Tokyo in Edogawa, unveiling bust of Gandhiji.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 28, 2024
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India-Japan relations and global impact
India-Japan relations and global impact: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar described the decision to install Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Edogawa Ward as an important step towards strengthening relations between India and Japan. He called it an apt occasion in the context of “Little India”, where a large number of Indian diaspora live. Jaishankar underlined the important role of Gandhiji, saying that without him India would have taken longer to achieve independence and India’s independence was an important step against global colonialism.